Sears 917.259730 User manual

OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.259730
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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CO PAN 0
18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER
5SPEED
38" MOWER DECK
ELECTRIC START
GARDEN TRACTOR
oAssembly
° Operation
°Maintenance
°Service and Adjustment
° Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A°

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT'
OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS. IT MEANS -ATTENTION! BE-
COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN=
VOLVED.
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CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD,TO POINT OUT,.
IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IM-
PORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION
AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered,
brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with aspark arresler meetingapplicabte tocal uf area
taws (if any). if aspark attester is used. it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator (See REPAIR PARTS for par1
number identification}.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other States may have similar
taws Federal laws apply on federaldands
t Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THIS
OWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attacli-
ments
2: Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
3 Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and
others are around.
4 Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts.
5 Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower, and the
area being cut Do not le, other interests distract you.
6 Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in
the driver's seat.
7 Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand
side
8 Clear the work area of obiects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might
be picked up and thrown
9 Disengage all attachment ctutches before attempting to start
the engine
10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before
leaving the operator's position
11 Disengage power to mower, stopthe engine, and disconnect
spark ptug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, m aking
an adtustment, or repair Be careful to avoid touching hot
muffler or engine components
12 Disengage power to attachments when t_ansporting or not _n
use
I3 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
unanended. D_sengage the cower take-oI!, fower the attach..
ments, shift into neutraf set _he park=ng brake stop the
engine, and remove lhe key
14 Do not stop or start suddenly when going uph,ll or downhill
Mow bp and down the face of slopes (not greater 1,han !5 °)
never across the face Refer to page 51
15 Reduce speed or slopes .tnd make turns gradua;ly to prevent
l=ppmg or [oss of cofitrol Exercise extreme caution when
changing d,rec_Mon on slopes
t6 Whde go_ng up or down slopes, ptacegear smftcontroiIever
,n 1st gear #oslhon to negohate the s_ope w_lnout slopp,ng
17 Never mew m wet or shppery grass when traction ts unsure
or at a speec wh,ch could cause a skMd
18 Slay atert lot holes _nthe terrain and other h,dden hazards
Keep away _rom atop-otis
19 Do not dnve )c c_ose to creeks d_fches and pubhc h_gh-
ways
20 Exerose "2:. r .'! c.: ." ....... ' mow_r,g aro__._¢__ed objects tn
order to prevent me o.ades from stnMng them Neve't deho-
er_{:e.y °,r- ',t&_cr cr r'owe, ,n;o or over any {ore...qr_co ec't.
*_' Nece, S_ ": q-__"S ...., :. :to[or comes to a S_co
22 #,lever D-_:e "_. _ds o: Ieet jr;dot Ine mowe" C 'C" , .je
C;'_:e or "_r.1' "{"€ -_ov,ng #arts wnde tr.'_. O..... '_,_,et 3
. ......rg A ",',,_._,._-_.O Ce3" _ dSCn3rg,." ,.
:_j .... " }',-' ,*, .-," _,, '_ O_,_s o' _s,n_ m_.{,, ec:. _r._e,"t
.t J.,_ .;" _, "lL_D_ove'J d' t',,'_Da r" tc_ ;;,o."4s
C L ..... _15 TD t"o':_e _o.,, C.a z' . !',, y C'On'rO;
c Do not turn sharply Use care when backing.
d Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in
owner's manual
24 Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways
25.. When using any attachments, never direcf discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
hicle while in operation.
26 Handle gasoline with care -it is highly flammable
a Use approved gasoline containers
b Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add
gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has
not been allowed to cool for several minutes after run-
ning Never fill tank indoors Always clean up spilled
gasoline
c Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes ate dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
27.. Keep the vehicle and attachmenls in good operating condi-
tion and keep satety devices in place and working.
28 Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is insafe working condition
29 Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where tumes may reach an open l_ame or spark
Allow the engine to coo! belore storing _nany enclosure
30 To reduce fire hazard keep the engine bee o{ grass {eaves.
or excessive grease Do not clean product wh_e engine _s
running
31 Except for adius_ments. DO NOT operate engine _ air cteaner
or cover d_rec_ over carburetor air _n(ake is removed
Rem'o£aI ol s.;_" a,._ coJ!d creale a fire h3Za_d
32 Do not operafe w4_'o_I a muir er or tamper wdh exnaus_
system Damage_ mufflers or spark arreslers could cre]:e a
fire hazard Inspect penod_calty and replace if necessaw
33 Th,_vehicle ar:d al_achmer'4s snould be stopped and :,.
spect_-,.d tar dam__ge ait_' striking a toreign GbieCt. and fne
damage shou,a r.,e "eaa red belcre _e;!3rt}ng and operat;ng
;he equ_pmen;
34 Do not change ":e er:g,ne governor se_t:ngs or overspeed _ne
engine: severe c3,"r...'_geOr =nlurY rTr_"l_,' 'esutt
35 When using : ._ ver',,cie wnn mower o_oceed as fo£ows
a Mow on y ;' cayhgn[ or ,n good __rllhoal hghl
bShot tree ,._,:] ne oH oCg.,'g cl_u_e
c Check the Dace ._'.cun; g c.,.3ts _o ,:..'r,r,_r bQh_n,:_S _.t
frequem ._'erva,s " " "
36 Do not ape, 't ,_: -, '--':,.1' _. w_noL: ::7,: ._,-:,re grass Ca;Chef
on mow ,..,_,.;€_; ec.,_pP,.:d o" ',he oe' eC:3r shield in place
37 P ,engag,'.. ;>;,.,..... to too,,, r befor,_ o !,.- ._guo Do not mow
n reverse ,_s aoso_u;._ € necessar r, and {her1 Only alto.-
caretul cot,,_ ,_ or. o! '.-';e. '. ,e .i,_ea ::.._...¢!i_e mowe_
Ur_m:-'r,e .... , -.,:4:7,_.] _... _,:nerc_,;:jmaler_a_ssbse,::
1odell,. D_.l: ::.".]-Tdwt:ar it s:' ; ';.be cr_e_:;,ed_.reque_H _.,_-.
01_ red 1,7e_'"e_" _eo acemer ' :: ,IS S '..';bd 0_. C7,>c_ec :.:
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Garden Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability
and performance, Should you experience any problem
you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest
Sears Service DepartmenL We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or
repair this unit,
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. See the nearest Sears store or service center
for details_
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BEFOUND ON THE MODEL
PLATE UNDER THE SEAT°
YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS AND KEEP
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
_,,. ,,,, lie i1/11 ll,i
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and retain this manual, Study and observe the safety rules. Always use care when using your tractor_ Always
keep your tractor and mower clean° Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and using your tractor° A well
#:ared for tractor will run better and last longer.
ATTACHMENTS
This unit can use many attachments now available at your Sears store. It can use a tiller, but cannot use attachments
that engage the ground like a plow, harrow, or cultivator See page 50 for a list of available attachments.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY'
ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For one year from date of purchase, when this ridingequipment ismaintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to
the operating and maintenance instruction in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in
material or workmanship inthis electric start riding equipment,,
This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner and belt(s), which are expendable and
become worn during normal use
This warranty does not cover:
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctui'es from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or
glass); and
• repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingthe failure to maintain the equip-
merit according to instructionscontained in the owner'smanual; and
• rk:ling equipment used forcommercial or rentalpurposes
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For90 days from the date of purchase,ifany battery included withthis dding equipmentprovesdefective in material
or workmanship and our testingdetermines the battery will not ho_da charge, Sears will replace the battery at no
charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-
MENT
This warrantygives you specific legalrights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, D/'731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684
DO NOT OVERLOAD TRACTOR BY TOWING WEIGHTS GREATER THAN 150 POUNDS (68 KG),
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INDEX
AF
Adlustments: Fuel:
Brake 17 Type
Carburetor 22 Storage
Mower Drive Belt 11 Fuse
MowerFront-To-Rear 25 H
Side-To,Side 24
Throttle Contro! Cable 21 Hood Removal
Air Cleaner
Cleaning 18
Paper Cartridge . 19 L
Air Intake Screen, Engine 18
5-11 Lubrication:
Assembly .
Attachments ........................... 50 Chart
Tractor Pivot Points
Battery:
Charging
Cleaning
Installation
Levels
Prepara lion
Starting with weak Battery
Storage.
Terminals
Belt:
Motion Drive Replacement
Mower Drive Adjustment
Mower Drive, Removal
Blade:
Sharpening
Replacement
Brake Adjustment
C
Carburetor Adjustment
Controls, Tractor
Cutting Level, Mower
Engine:
Air Screen
Oil Change
Oil Level
Oil Type
Starting
Storage
M
Main tenance
21 Air Filter
18 Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge
8 Air Intake Screen. Engine
17 Battery
7Blade Sharpening
21 Brake Adjustment
26 Engine Oil
18 Lubrication Chart
Spark Plugs
23 Tire Care
11 Mower:
!0 Adjustment, Front.to.Rear
Adjustment, Side-to-Side
!7 Blade Sharpening
25 Blade Replacement
17 Cutting Level
Installation
Operation
22 Removal
12 Muffler
11 Spark Arrester
0
Oil Cold Weather Conditions
18 Engine
18 Storage
16 Operation •
16 Operating Your Mower
13 Operating Your Tractor
26 Starting the Engine
Stopping Your Tractor 13
13 Tractor Operation on Hills 15
26 Options
22 Attachments ............ 50
Spark Attester ............. 2
2_
20
19
16.20
18
79
18
18
17
17
!6
20
1.9
17,26
25
24
17
25
11
10
14
24
18
2
!6
16
26
12.15
14
t4
i3
Parts Bag 5,6
Repair and Adjustments 20-26
Blade 25
Carburetor 22
Fuse 22
Hood Removal 23
Motion Drive Belt Replacement 23
Mower Adjustment. Front-to-Rear 25
Mower Adjustment, Side-to.Side 24
Mower Removal 24
Safety Rules 2
Seat 7
Service Record 28
Slope Guide Sheet 5t
Spark Plugs 19
Speed Control Chart 14
Starting the Engine 13
S_eering Wheel 8
Stopping the Tractor 13
Storage 26
Throttle Control Cable Adjustment 21
Tires 17,26
Trouble Shooting Chart 27
W
Warranty 3
Wiring fSchematic} 29

ASSEMBL Y
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
!7 Take items out of carton. The box contains the items
shown below..
2.. Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility knife
and fold down sides_
3._ Remove mower deck from skid.
4.. Disengage Parking Brake°
5. Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid. "Be
careful of staples in skid_
D
C
A
B
a
b
c
Seat
Steering wheel
Battery
d Battery Acid
e Owner's Manual
f Parts Bag
The operationof any tractorcan resultin for-
eign objectsthrown intothe eyes,whichcan
result in severe eye damage_Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields before starting
your tractor and while mowing We recom-
mend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the
spectaclesor standardsafety glasses, avail-
able atSears Retail or CatalogStoreso
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To assemble and adjust your tractor you willneed:
(2) 7!16"wrenches Ratchet Wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench Tire Pressure Gauge
(1) 9/16" wrench Screwdriver
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility Knife
(1) 3/4"socket
Parts bag contents not shown full size
fili/ilMilililiii[it]i)lll_LilldiiiJ_iit[li]_l
(2) Battery Carriage Bolts -1/4 x 20 x 7 1/2
Terminal Guard
15" Slope Instruction
(2) Keys
@
Bat_,eryCaps and
Instructions Steering Wheel insert
5

ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
LOCATION
BATTERY
BATTERY
TERMINALS
!SEAT
PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE
(2) Wing Nut, 1/4 - 20
(2) Hex Boit, 114- 20 x 3/4
111iilI
liilI!l lllli
(1) Adjustment Bolt, 1/2 - 13 x1
(1) Lockwasher, 1t2
_,_ (2) Lockwasher, I/4
(2) Washer, 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga, (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20
iiii ]11111 iiiii i ii iiii iii /ii i .....
(I) Washer 17t32 x 1 3/16
x 12Ga (1) Shoulder Bott 5/16 - 18
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NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE
DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION
WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR,
WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD,
WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI-
ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CON-
TACT WITH BATTERY ACIDo
DO NOT SMOKE° FUMES FROM
CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-
PLOSIVE.
NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA-
TOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT-
TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE
SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND AT-
TACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT
OFF THE ENGINE
1, Prepare Battery
READ INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE BATTERY
VENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF PARTS, ALWAYS WEAR
GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT
YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES.
a.. Fill and charge battery (before installing), NOTE:
SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED
WITH BATTERY VENT CAPS IN BAG OF PARTS.,
b. Fil! each cell with battery acid,_ Add the acid until it
reaches the bottom of the vent wells (Fig !),. DO
NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO TRACTOR
c Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes. If the level of acid falls below the point de-
scribed in step (b)o add more acid until the correct
level is reached. NOTE:' Uneven FILLING OF
CELLS WILL AFFECT THE BATTERY CAPACITY
AND LIFE lnsta/l the battery caps to cover the vent
wells Wash the top of the battery with water to re-
move any acid. then wipe dry.
d. Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling
e It is recommended that the battery be charged be-
fore use Use a !2 voitbatterycharger. Chargebat-
tery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: OB-
SERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED
FOR BATTERY CHARGING. Check the acid level
afler the battery ischarged. If the acid has fallen be-
low the correct level, add distilled or iron-free
water.
f Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by add-
ing it to approximately (2) two gallons (Z 5 fiters) of
water in a (5) five gallon (I9 liters) plastic container.
Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding
baking soda until the addition of more soda causes
no more foaming..
2_ Install Seat
Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so
that the operator can comfortably reach Clutch/Brake Pedal
and safely operate the tractor (Fig. 2).
a Remove cardboard from seat pan..
b Place seat on seat pan Screw adjustment bolt,
lockwasherand flat washer into seat (Fig2). Adjust_
ment bolt shoulder bolt and washers found inbag of
parts (shown full size page 6)
ASSEMBL Y
/VENT CAP
CUT AWAY VIEW /
FIGURE I
SHOULDER
BOLT t.OCKWASHER
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
FUEL TANK
CAP WASHER FIGURE 2
c° Tighten shoulder bolt securely using a I/2" wrench.
Tighten adjustment bolt finger tight NOTE THAT
THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE LOOSE IN THE
SEAT PAN SLOT..
dPlace seat in operating position. Sit on the seat and
press clutch/brake pedal all the way down If operat-
ing position is not comfortable, adjust seat.
e Toadjust.;Raiseseat.. Loosenadjustmentbolt Slide
seat to desired position Tighten adjustment bott se-
cutely using a 3/4" wrench
.......... ..... .o_ ............ == .......
ADJUSTMENT BOLT, LOCI<WASHER
AND FLAT WASHER MUST BE TIGHT-
ENED SECURELY TO PREVENT MOVE-
MENT OF SEAT.
7

A SSEMBL Y
STEERING WHEEL
FIGURE 3
HOOD
3Instafl Steering Wheel
NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD.
a Use a 3/4" wrench to remove hex nut, and
2,1/4" diameter washer (shown futf size below)
from steering column (Fig 3)
G
b Position steering wheel over steering wheel
insert
c Secure steering wheel to steering column using
2.7/4"" diameter washer and hex nut (Fig 3)
Torque to 50 ft ., tbs
dSnap steering wheel cap in place on steering
wheel Steering wheel cap found in bag of parts
4, Check Tires
Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI in front tires and
12 PSI in rear tires. (Tires were over-inflated for
shipping purposes)..
FIGURE 4
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
GRILL
5, Install Battery
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS.
BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, REMOVE
METAL BRACE LETS,WRISTWATCH BANDS,
RINGS ETC.
a. Lift hood from rear sides (Fig. 4).
bMake sure drain tube (F/g, 5) is fastened to drain
hole in battery tray and battery tray is posi-
tioned in hole of battery support.
c. Place battery in plastic tray (battery terminals
to front of tractoH (Fig 5).
[& LF BATTERY IS REMOVED3 DO NOT !
OPERATE ENGINE., SPARKING MAY
OCCUR_
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d. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+)
battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer,
Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below)
found in bag of parts (Fig° 5). Tighten securely_
e, Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-)
battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat
washer, Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full
size below) found in bag of parts (Fig, 5)°
Tighten securely.
LOCKWASHER
ASSEMBL Y
NUT
LOCKWASHER
WASHER
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE AWEAK BATTERY, SEE "'START
ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY"
(PAGE 21 )
f Using the slotted hole on one side of the battery
support (Fig,.6) insert one battery bolt into frame
slot (head of bolt down). Fasten the battery bolt to
the terminal guard using wing nuL (Bolts, nuts and
termina! guard found in bag of parts)
g. Assemble the remaining bolt to other side of bat-
tery support and fasten terminal guard to it with
remaining wing nut (shown fullsize below).. Tighten
wing nuts securely by hand (Fig..6).
TERMINAL DOORS
HEX
BOLTS
BLACK
(NEGATIVE)
CABLE
FIGURE 5
WING WING NUT
NUT /
I
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR
TERMINAL
GUARD
h.. Remove plastic from tractor hood and close° BATTERY BOLT
ERY
SUPPORT
NOTE: USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS (FIG 6) FOR:
1, _NSPECTION FOR SECURE CONNECTIONS
(TIGHTEN HARDWARE)
2INSPECTION FOR CORROSION
3 TESTING BATTERY
4..lUMPING (IF REQUIRED)
5 CHARGING (IF REQUIRED)
KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE,,
DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER
SUSPENSION BRACKET HAS BEEN RE-
LEASED. SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
INSTALLATION,
BATTERY
8OLT
/HOLE
9FIGURE 6

ASSEMBL Y
\
PARALLEL
LINK
FIG,URE 7
CLUTCH
LEVER
CLUTCH
ROD
FRONT
REAR' AXLE
HINGE
PiN
RETAINER
SPRING
FRONT
HINGE
PiN
6v Mower Installation
Your 38" mower installs without the use of tools,
Raise lift lever (Fig 10) to its highest position,
Turn height adtustment knob (Fig, 9) to its
fo west position,
a, Slide mower under tractor, discharge guard to
R H, side
b. Install front hinge pm through axle and parallef
link (Fig. 7), Secure with retainer' spring,
c, Install rear "hinge pin through mower lift brack-
ets and parallel link (Fig, 7) Secure with
retainer spring.
d. Install clutch rod in clutch lever (Fig,. 8- Inset)
e, Move lift lever forward to lower suspension
ar'ms, Slide trunnions through lift bracket
holes and secure with retainer spring (Fig,, 8).
f. Roll belt over engine pulley, Make sure bett
is inside belt guides (Fig. 9), See belt drive sc-
hematic decal on mower housing.
g. Use lift lever (Fig,, 10) to raise mower,
h Turn height adjustment knuz) (Fig 9) _:-Iockwise
(/'-",,) to the middle of its tlave!
7_ Mower Drive Belt Removal
NOTE: MOWER BELT fNSTALLAT{ON DECAL
LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED IN
THIS MANUAL
TRUNNION
FIGURE 8
\
\
/
BE LT \
/
a_
b,
c_
d.
e
Place attachment clutch lever in "'DISEN-
GAGED" position (Fig, 10).
Turn height adiustmenc knob (Fig, 9) to towest
position. Move mower fift lever (Fig. 10)
forward to lower mower to its lowest position
Roll belt off engtne pulley (Fig. 1t),, Be care-
ful not to bend the belt guides.
Pull belt off both mandrels (Fig,. Il),
Spring belt guide away from idler pulley and
pull belt off idler pulley
f Sfide belt from under idler spring.
B. Mower Drive Belt Replacement
a, Slide belt under'extension spring (Fig_ 11).
b. Place bett on rear side of both mandrels,
c, Spring idler belt guide away from idler putte_,
and place belt around rear' side o f idler putle y,
d Roll bett over mower drive pulley, Make sure
drive belt is inside mower drive pulley bett
guides,
NOTE: BELT GUIDE TO BELT CLEARANCE SHOULD
BE MAINTAINED AT 5 32 TO 114'
FIGURE 9 10

9_ Mower Drive Belt Adjustment
Your tractor has been manufactured with the
ability to re-adjust the mower drive belt to pro-
vide you with longer belt life.
If the attachment clutch lever (Fig.. 10) travels
3-1/2" up the slot in the dash before spring tension
resistance is evident, adjustment is necessary.,
NOTE: CHECK FOR PROPER SPRING TENSION
WITH ENGINE OFF AND LIFT LEVER IN HIGHEST
POSITION,
a.
b
C_
Lower or remove the mower deck for easier
access,
Using (2) 7/16'" wrenches, remove the D-shaped
washers from the rock shaft assembly (Fig, 1 1-
/nset).
Move extension spring from lower end of slot
to upper end in rock shaft assembly and instafl
the D-shaped washers (Fig. 1 1-Inset).
Tighten bolt and nut to secure the D.shaped
washers.
NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BELT, EXTEN,
SION SPRING MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LOWER
END OF THE SLOT ON ROCK SHAFT ASSEMBLY
10, Check the Cutting Level
The Made housing was set at the factory to cut
level, After mowing a short distance, look at the
area that was cut° tf the blade housing cuts
uneven; see the instructions on "Side-to.Side and
Front-to-Rear Mower Adjustment" (pages 24 and
25).
11 Final Assembly
a° Make sure all fasteners are tight_
b Read and follow the operation instructions
(page 12), Know the location and purpose of
all con trois.
c_ Check oil and gasoline (page l,Y) before starting
the tractor.
ASSEMBL Y
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
"HIGHEST" POSITION
LIFT LEVER
"LOWEST'* POSITION
\
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
FIGURE 10
ENGINE IDLER
PULLEY _-,_._._. IDLER
BELT GUIDE
BELT-.-_,/_."I /ROCK SHAFT
ASSEMBLY R H.
MANDREL
L,H.
MANDREL
COTTER PiN
EXTENSION
\FIGURE i I
.DO
BOLT
I
L.H, P1VI
LOCKNUTS
R,H,, PIVOT
BRACKET \
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OPERA TION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR./fyou understand the machine and its
operation, you will achieve efficient and peak pedormance_ While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Gar _
den Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.. Study the operating instructions and
safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Garden Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others.
Be sure to pay strict attention to alt notes and cautions; they are included for your safety_ Save _thismanual for future reference.,
Lift Lever Plunger
Light Switch
Throttle Control
Choke
Ignition
-.t.---.-- Attachment
Lift Lever
Clutch/Brake Attachment Clutch
Pedal ""P J Lever
l
Height
Adjustment
Knob
Gear Shift Lever
Parking Brake
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push lever up to engage
mower. There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch
engages.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever to
raise and lower the attachment mounted to your tractor, Push !ift
lever plunger and move the lift lever forward to lower attachment
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions a
clutch and a brake. To engage the brake push the pedal
completely down
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjust-
ment knob to adjust the mower height. With the attach-
ment lift lever in the "up" position, turn knob clockwise
(/"_ lto raise cutting height and counterclockwise (JP'_ )
to lower cutting height Lower Attachment lift lever 12
GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch!brake pedal down firmly
and move gear shift lever to desired speed
IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to
start
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns on and off the headlights
PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the
clutch/brake pedal completely forward. Place the park-
ing brake lever in "Engaged" position and release
pressure from pedal Ctutch/brake pedal will remain in
brake position To release, push pedal in
THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to in-
crease ordecrease the speed of the engine
CHOKE: To .start a cold engine, pult choke out to engage.

1_ Stopping Your Tractor
Id_ DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP 1THE ENGINE.
LEARN HOW TO STOP YOUR TRAC-
TOR BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO START
THE ENGINE.
NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO
PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE
a.. Push clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"
position,
b Move gear shift lever to "'NEUTRAL'" position
c.Place parking brake in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position NOTE: MAKE SURE
PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRACTOR
SECURE
d Place attachment clutch lever in "'DISENGAGE[)'"
position.
e. Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position.
f.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position Never use
choke to stop engine.
2, Starting The Engine
LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE
YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN AREA.
THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH IN-
TERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT STAR-
TING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE
THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IS IN
THE "ENGAGED" POSITION AND/OR THE
FOOT PEDAL IS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED_
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT
ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE PUR-
POSE OF THESE SWITCHES.
a, This engine has been shipped filled with sum-
mer weight oiL For cold weather operation,
see chart on page 16, Check engine oil level
with tractor on level ground._ Remove and
wipe dipstick (Fig, I7) clean, screw it in tight
for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.,
If necessary, add oi! until "'FULL" mark is
reached,
b. Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular UN-
LEADED automotive gasoline, (Use of leaded
gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve fife), Capacity is
2 gallons,
CAUTION EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING
ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS-
TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FOR-
MATION CF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC
GAS CAN D_MAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN
ENGINE WHIL, E ;N STOPAGE
TD 4bCtD ENG!NE P_:OBLEMS, THE FUEL SYS-
TEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFOPE STOPAGE
FOP 3'3 DAYS C o LDNGEP DRAIN THE GAS
TA._IK STAPT THE ENGINE _ND LET IT RUN UN-
TL THE FUEL JNES AND C/,#BURETOR ARE
E*,f, =TF USE F#ESH FuEL NExT SEASON .SEE
ST_P_DE HS-_L'CT GNS FOP 4DDtT_ONAL tN-
=3PM4 7:C '%_.
•_JE;EF, USE E_,S__IE ;._'_ C4Fg...._ETD p2LEANER
"--RDC'u'_TS b T.-,_ ::.'EL T-:'._d _F. F-__=bfA,_tEt_T
_.4_343E '.,*,4,, _25:., _ 13
OPERA TION
LIGHT-._,_
SWITCH
CHOKE
THROTTLE
CONTROL IGNITION
KEY
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
'DISENGAGED"
POSITION
PARKING
8RAKE
GEAR SHIFT
LEVER FIGURE 12
FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILLER
NECK_ DO NOT OVERFILL. WIPE OFF ANY
SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO NOT STORE,
SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN
FLAME,
c_ Place attachment clutch lever in "'DISEN-
GAGED" position (Fig, 12)_
do Push clutch/brake pedal fully into brake
position.
e. Place gear shift lever in "WEUTRAL "position
(Fig. 12)o
fo Pul! choke out (Fig, 12).
g. Move throttle control to middle position
(Fig,12)o
h Turn ignition key clockwise ((*-*_,) to "START"
position and release key as soon as engine starts.
NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY
FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER
MINLJTE if engine does not start after several at-
tempts, move throttle control to "F" (fast)
position, wait a few minutes and try again,
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY. SEE "START..
ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY"
(PAGE 21)
i After engine is warm, push choke in The first
time you start the engine, it wifl take extra crank-
ing time to move fuel from tank to the engine
NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A
FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF ..
TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT,
) When restarting a warm engine, move throttle
control midway between "'S" (slow) and
"F" (fast) positions.. Choke may not have
to be used,,
IMPORTANT: BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, ]
INSTALL MOWER OR REMOVE
MOWER PARALLEL LINK (Fig. 7),

OPERA ]'ION
ATTACHMENT CLU]CH LEVER
'-ENGAGEO" POSiTiON
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
•DISENGAGED'* POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER
LOWEST'
POSITION
//
/
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
LLFT "HIGHEST'"
LEVER POSITION
FIGURE 13
...............FUNCTION ...............
Normal
Mowing
Heavv
Mowing
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ]H,,
Snow
Blade
Snow Blower
of Tiller
Transport
GEARSHIFT
2or3
lor2
1,2or3
3,4or 5
,, ,,,,,,,,, i,,, LU
THROTTLE
JJ_
FAST
SLOW FAST
FIGURE 14
CAUTION:
DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT
TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE
OPTIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS° EXCES-
SIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND
DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION,
3_,Operating Your Tractor and Mower
NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN
OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT-
TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH
THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,
MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD
TRACTOR SECURE,
NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET IN
OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT
OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE
TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACH-
MENT IS RUNNING.
NOTE: ALWAYS OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE
WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PER-
FORMANCE AND PROPER DISCHARGE OF CUTMA
TERIAL. REGULATE GROUND SPEED BY SELECTING
ALOW ENOUGH GEAR (FIG. 14) TO GIVE THE MQWER
CUTTING PERFORMANCE PLUS QUALITY OF CUT
)ESIRED
!
DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH- J
OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS !
CATCHER, ON MOWERS SO t
EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLECTOR i
SHIELD IN PLACE I
aSelect desired height of cut position using height
adjustment knob (Fig, 13)
b Raise lift lever and place attachment clutch lever
in disengaged position
c Push cfutch/brake pedal down firmly
d Start engine (page I3)
eWith engine running and warm place throttle con-
trol midway between "S' (slow) and "F" (fast)
position
f Engage mower with the attachment clutch lever,
NOTE: "ENGAGE" OR "DISENGAGE" MOWER
BLADE CLUTCH LEVER SLOWLY
g, Move gear shift lever to desired gear
h Lower mower into cutting position using attach-
ment lift level
iRelease clutch!brake pedal to start movement
j, Move throttle control to "'F" (fast) position.
NOTE: SELECT A GROUND SPEED THAT WlLL SUIT
THE TERRAIN, QUALITY OF CUT AND ATTACHMENT
BEINGUSED (See Chart. Fig 14)
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4. Mowing Tips
NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED VVtTH THE
MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED.. OPERA TION
READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.
REFER TO PAGE 2,,
a. Use the runner on the RH side as a guide; the blade
cuts approximately an inch outside the runner (Fig.
15)o
b, Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area
that has been cut° Have the cut area to the right of
the machine° This will result in a more even distri:
bution of clippings and more uniform cutting,,
C. When mowing large areas (Fig° 16), start by turning
to the right so that the clippings will discharge away
from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc, After one or
two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns until finished°
d., If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twiceo
The first time cut relatively high; the second time
to the desired height,
e. The left hand side of mower should be used for
trimming,
5, Operating The Tractor On Hills
DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS WITH
SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 ° AND DO
NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY St.OPE_REFER
TO,,_GE 51.
a. Move gear shift lever to ""1ST'" gear before starting
up or down hills..
b_ AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS°
co If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever
to slower position°
ILEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-
PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT
TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH/
BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH
POSITION.
dIf stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
peda! quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
e , To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in
the lowest speed range (Ist Gear) and that you have
allowed room to roll slightly downhill° Depress
clutch/brake fully. Disengage parking brake and
release clutch/brake pedal SLOWL Y to start tractor
movement.
f Make all turns gradually
R H RUNNER
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
6_ Flip:Up Discharge Guard
Your mower has a flip-up discharge guard (Fig° 15) for
door or gate clearance when held in raised position1
MAKE SURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER IS IN "DISENGAGED" POSITON
AND BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE
RAISING DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLEC-
TORI_ NEVER OPERATE MOWER
WITHOUT DISCHARGE GUARD IN
OPERATING POSITION.
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MAINTENANCE
FIGURE 17
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
AND FILL TUBE
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN
FIGURE !8
To keep your tractor running better,
longer, perform necessary service using
the following maintenance schedule:
BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,
ADJUSTMENT' OR REPAIR:
t, PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO
"BRAKE" POSITION.
2, MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N"
NEUTRAL POSITION,
3_ PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN-
GAGED" POSITION. REMOVE
FOOT FROM PEDAL,
4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER iN "DISENGAGED" POSI-
TION.
5, 3"URN IGNITION KEY TO "OFF"
POSITION, SHUT OFF THE EN-
GINE.
6_ MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE
BLADE AND ALL MOVING PARTS
HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED.
7. REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY.,
8, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS
AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM
THE PLUGS TO PREVENT INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING_
BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCH-
ING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER
COMPONENTS, 16
With Every Mowing
1., Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter
pins and retainer springs are secure.
2, Observe aft safety precautions,
3, Keep tractor weft lubricated (refer to page 20).
First 2 Hours (Two Mowings)
1o Change Engine Oil
Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) wil!
help eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging to
your engine.
NOTE,: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALL()W DIRT TO ENTER
THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL,.
a_ Drain oil with engine warm,
b Remove hoodandgrif/(see page 23),
c, Loosen oil drain plug (Fig_ 18)., Remove dipstick°
d,, Catch oil in a suitable container.
d. Reinstal! oil drain plug after all oil has.been removed
from engine.
e. Refill engine oil. Refill capacity is I 1/2quarts..
NOTE.: DO NOT OVERFILL.
L. Replace dipstick..
Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube
at all times when engine is operating..
Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
Determine temperature range expected before next oil
change. All oil must meet A P i service classification SD,
SE or SF.
CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING
SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN
THE TEMPERTURE FALLS BELOW 32°. !
Every 5 Hours (Five Mowings)
1. Check Engine Off Level
1
DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL [
WITH ENGINE RUNNING, J
Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine
oil level with tractor on levelground, Wipe dipstick
(Fig 17) clean, screw it down tight for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level, if necessary, add oil until
"FULL "" mark is reached, (See chart above),, NOTE:
DO NOT OVERFILL.

Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season)
I ,, Brake Adjustment
This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake
system mounted on the right side of the transaxle
(Fig. 19)
tF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN
SiX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN
HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST
BE ADJUSTED,
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: PARKING BRAKE MUST BE DISEN-
GAGED AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL WHILE
MAKING ADJUSTMENT
a Depress clutch!brake pedal and engage parking
brake
b Measure distance between brake operating arm
and nut "A'" on brake rod,
c If distance is other than 1-1/2", d,sengage park-
ing brake, loosen jam nut (Fig t._) and turn nut
"A'" until distance becomes 7., 2 Retighten
jam nut against Nut "'A"
d Engage parking brake and recheck distance
Road test tractor for proper stopptng distance as
stated above Readjust if necessary.
2o Tire Care
Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI and rear tires
at 12 PSI
3,, Blade Sharpening
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp,
The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of
a file or on a grinding wheel We suggest they be
sharpened after every 25 hours of mowing Do not
attempt to sharpen while on mower
a. When grinding, care should be taken to maintain
blade balance and the blade should be checked
for proper balance before reinstatlation on mower.
Unbalanced or bent blade wilt cause excessive
vibration when running, and eventual damage to
mower or engine Replace bent or damaged
blades.
b To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam
or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail
exposed Place center hole of clean blade over the
head of the nail (Fig 20), NOTE: CENTER HOLE
OF BLADE ON NAIL. tF BLADE IS PROPERLY
BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD REMAIN IN POSP
TtON SHOWN IN FIG 20, IF EITHER END OF THE
BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD, BLADE IS NOT
BALANCED. SHARPEN THE HEAVY END UNTIL
BLADE IS BALANCED
Every 50 Hours (Once aMowing Season)
(Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent
servicing )
1. Check Battery
a.. Acid solution level in each battery cell should be
even with bottoms of tubes in cells(fig. 21). Add
ONL Ydistifled water if necessary. NOTE. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
bKeep battery and terminals clean
ci4eep battery bc its t,,ghr
d Keep vent caps t_ght .end smafl vent holes in cap,.:
open
eRech3rge _t _ _moeres fcrt t,CL:r 17
CUT AWAY VIEW
t1/2
WITH PARKING
ENGAGED}
FIGURE 19
CENTER
HOLE
,.t. ......
\,
BLADE _,,/
FIGURE 20
=P'-VENT CAP
I
BATTERY
TUBE
BATTERY
CELL
FIGURE 21

MAINTENANCE
PAPER
C'ARTRIDGE
COVER
gNut
CARTRIOGE
PLATE
FOAM
PRE,CLEANER
AtR SCREEN BODY
FIGURE 22
__ GREASE BOTH
o ir
|1
FIGURE 23
2_ Clean Battery and Terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the
battery to "leak'" power
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX-
PLOSIVE GASES_ KEEP SPARKS, FLAME
AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM
BATTERIES. ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES
AROUND BATTERIES.
a. Remove terminal guard,
b Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor
c Wash battery with four tablespoons of baking
soda to one gallon of water. NOTE: BE CAREFUL
NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLUTION INTO THE
CELLS
d. Rinse the battery with plain water dry and
reinstall on tractor
e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until bright
f Replace battery cables, connecting RED battery
cable to positive terminal first, then BLACK bat-
tery cable to negative terminal Coat terminal con-
nections with Vasoline
g Replace terminal guard
3o Change Engine Off
4_
,
The best time to change engine oil is at the end of
a day's operation when all dirt and foreign materials
are suspended in the hot oil See chart, page 16.
Clean Air Cleaner Foam Pre-Cteaner (Fig, 22)
a. Remove knobs and cover,
b. Remove foam pre_cleaner element by, sliding it
off of the paper cartridge,
c, Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and
water,.
d, 'Wrap foam pre-cteaner in cloth and squeeze drv.
e, L/ghtty coat foampre-c/eaner with engineoil
Squeeze m towel to remove excess oil Do not
saturate,
f, Install foam pre-c/eaner over' paper cartridge
g,. Reassemble cover and screw down tight_
Clean Air Screen
Air screen (Fig. 22) must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean
with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt,
stubborn dried gum fibers
Check Muffler
inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could
create a fire hazard and/or damage
1
DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, |
CYLINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY ]
CAUSE BURNS.
18

7,_ Lubricate Steering And Front Wheels
There is a grease fitting on each front wheel Use a
grease gun; give each grease fitting two shots of
extreme pressure lubricating grease (available through
your Sears Service Center).. Use 30 weight oil to
lubricate pivot (Fig..23)..
8o Oil Pivot Points
Place severaf drops of SEA 30 oil atpoints where metal
parts move against each other, especialfy hood hinges.
SEE L UB R ICA T/ON CHA R 7-, PA GE 20,,
INTENANCE
2, Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge
(Refer to Page 18L
3. Replace In-Line Fuel Filter
If fue! filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to
carburetor, replacement is required,
a. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel
line sections as removed from both ends of
fuel filter {Fig. 26)
bo Place new fuel filter in position in fuel fine.
BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LINE
LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE tS IN
PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS,,
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-
FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUST-
MENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CARBURE-
TOR). BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING
HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS,, SPARK
PLUG
,03O'FEELER
GAUGE
9. Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine coofing
fins to prevent engine damage from overheating,
Air guide covers must be removed.(Fig 24)
Remove eight 7/16" bolts and six 5/16" bolts to
remove side and top covers.. See hood removal,
page 23..
FIGURE25
Every 700 Hours
1,, Replace Spark Plugs
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or every 100 hours, whichever comes first Gap
should be set at 0 030 inch (Fig. 25) A deep well t3/t6"
socket ts required to remove the spark plug
HOSE Ct.
FUEL FILTER
FIGURE 26
CLE,_,NE_GiN_.
COOLING FINS \
\
AIR GUIDE
COVER ,8OT_
SIDES,
__ OP AIR
GUIDE
a. COvEn
"t
J
,, . _MUFFLER
"\"_-- FIGURE 24
_' 19

MAINTENANCELUBRICATIONCHART
WHEEL BEARINGS
_, SAE MOTOR OIL
_EXTREME PRESSURE
LUBRICATING GREASE
SEARS PAR]" NO
2557 R
•_'_ REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'S
PAGE 16
Q ATTACHMENTCLUTCHP'VOT___ f I-;
& ADJUSTMENT
NEGATIVE
(BLACK CABLE)
TERMINAL _.%
\
Y
FIGURE 2 7
WHEE
)
)
LBEARINGS (2_
BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION
ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR:
1_ PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHIBRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO
"BRAKE" POSITION
2_ MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N"
NEUTRAL POSITION,
3PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN 'EN-
GAGED" POSITION. REMOVE
FOOT FROM PEDAL
4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER iN "DISENGAGED" POSI.
TION.
5_ TURN IGNITION KEY TO _OFF
POSITION, SHUT OFF THE EN-
GINE,
6, MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE
BLADE AND ALL MOVING PARTS
HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED,
7, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY,
8. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS
AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM
"THE PLUGS TO PREVENT INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL START1NG,
BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCH-
ING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER
COMPONENTS
2O